EG-Expansion Manager - Jumia ( Full Time)

About Jumia:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the expansion of Pick Up Stations across Egypt, identifying strategic locations to maximize coverage and customer convenience
• Align proposed locations with internal stakeholders and business priorities
• Build, manage, and expand a network of partners supporting the PUS model
• Develop and execute expansion plans aligned with growth objectives
• Conduct feasibility studies and market analysis to identify optimal PUS locations
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential locations and partners

• Negotiate lease agreements and commercial terms with landlords or contracts with partners
• Manage the end-to-end site acquisition process, from prospecting to contract signing
• Ensure cost-effective deals while maintaining facility quality standards
• Build relationships with real estate agents, developers, property owners, local authorities, and partners

• Oversee the launch of new Pick Up Stations, from site selection to operational handover
• Manage timelines, track progress, and ensure on-time project delivery
• Monitor post-launch performance and drive continuous improvements

• Analyze market data, customer demand, and competitor presence to guide expansion decisions
• Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for new locations
• Track and report expansion KPIs, including timelines, costs, and performance

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in expansion, real estate, business development, or facility launches, preferably within supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, or retail
• Proven track record of successfully launching multiple locations or facilities
• Strong experience in commercial negotiations

• Strong understanding of Egypt’s geography, including cities, governorates, and commercial areas
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and ROI analysis

• Strategic thinking and long-term planning
• Relationship building and networking capability
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Clear communication skills in Arabic and English
• High attention to detail and execution excellent

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field
• Supply chain background is a plus
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications are an advantage

We Offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders